A Tree In Tennessee
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Capo 5
Intro
F C G Am
F C G Am
G C
verse 1
Am G C
On the road in Tennessee
Am G C
I was surrounded by fallen trees
Am G C
But I saw one standin' tall…
Am G C
And as I looked in, I saw me
[Refrão]
G Am
Confused by the sight,
G C
‘Cause I thought I might
G
Be ready to fall… fall… fall…
Interlude
Am G C
G Am
G C
verse 2
Am G C
So darlin' won't you tell me now?
Am G C
If that tree falls would it make a sound?
Am G C
‘Cause it's leaves are dry ‘n it's growin' old…
Am G C
And it soon will lie on the ground
[Refrão]
G Am
Well I looked at it good
G C
And there I stood
G
Ready to fall… fall… fall…
Interlude
F C G Am (x4)
Am (continue)
Bridge
F Am G
Here I st-a-and,
F Am G
Here I a-a-am
F Am G
Here I sta-a-and
(like a tree in Tennessee)
F Am G Am
Here I a-a-am
(like a tree)
Outro
F Am
Like a tree in Tennessee
How to play A Tree In Tennessee
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.